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The Cirque& is a durable, technical soft shell built for high-energy climbing and skiing in alpine environments. The highly-breathable, wind-and weather-resistant double-weave, stretch woven fabric excels in high-mountain conditions, making it a great do-it-all soft shell for hiking, climbing or ski touring. The zippered handwarmer pockets -- designed to sit above a harness or hipbelt -- make sure energy bars and maps remain accessible, and the trim fit allows for dynamic movement without excess fabric snagging on rock or ice on your way to the summit.

Fit:
Trim

Fabric :
50% nylon, 43% polyester, 7% spandex, double
weave, stretch-woven

Avg. Weight (oz./g): 17.3 / 489 M

Features

Internal Front-Zip Stormflap
Wind-Resistant
Water Resistant
DWR Coated Zippers
Durable
Breathable
Hook/Loop Cuff Closures
Adjustable Collar

Technology

IFMGA Test Team A select group of International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) certified guides work closely with the Outdoor Research Product Development team.
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5.0

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8/3/2011

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5.0

Love it!!!!

By CFarr

from Grangeville, ID

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Pros

breathable
Light
Style
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Active
Biking
Hiking

Love, love, love this jacket. I wear it almost everyday on brisk bike rides to work. Works great for a touch of warmth and protection while allowing me to still be active. Has been great of early morning and evening hikes. The collar takes a bit to get used to but not a factor with the great performance of the jacket.

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Q:
I am looking for a soft shell that will keep me warm while running, hiking, and snowshoeing on cold days, and that will be a good mid-layer in extremely cold temperatures. Does the Cirque Jacket seem well suited to this role?
Asked on 12/2/2012 by Moving to New England
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- A:
  The Cirque is a great universal shell that would perform well under these conditions and activities.
  Answered on 12/5/2012 by CS from Seattle
Q:
I am looking for a nice, thin, soft shell, winter jacket. I am stuck between the Cirque and the Transfer jacket. I like the shape of the Cirque but I am wondering if it is thicker than I would like. Is the Cirque a thicker jacket than the Transfer? and if so, how much thicker? Also, which of these two jackets has a more wind/weather resistant outer?
Asked on 11/16/2012 by Jen from Hamilton, VA
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- A:
  The Cirque is a thinner jacket than the Transfer utilizing less insulation. The Transfer will feature a more weather resistant outer shell.
  Answered on 11/20/2012 by CS from Seattle
Q:
Is the outer feel of the jacket soft? Or halfway between soft and hard? I have a snowgum softshell that is 100% waterproof but it doesn't have that really nice soft outer feeling, it's more the halfway feeling, sorry not sure how to better describe it
Asked on 6/24/2012 by Kate
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- A:
  It has more of coarse feel because of the durable double weave stretch woven fabric it is designed with.
  Answered on 10/25/2012 by Customer Service from Outdoor Research
Q:
I love this jacket. How do I wash out the dirt and potential oil due to a rainy ride in city streets?
Asked on 5/1/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Good question, the best way to wash your jacket is by hand with tech wash. If you need to use a washing machine the front loader is best on gentle.
  Answered on 8/24/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Hi, I am thinking of getting the W's Cirque Jacket for ice skating. I'm just not sure if it will be warm enough?
Asked on 5/16/2011 by Leonie from Sydney, Australia
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- A:
  The Cirque is a warm softshell that is great for high-energy activities. It breathes well and is weather resistant. Since ice skating is a high energy activity, I would say it would be a good fit. Thanks for your question!
  Answered on 6/1/2011 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA